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A Day in My Life ~ Katy Hudson by Mattea Orr
Today it only took me fifteen seconds to tell John I loved him. That’s faster than most of the second-class telegraph clerks in London, certainly faster than all of the women. Almost as quick as the bolt of lightning that killed him. Every morning I transmit the same...
A Word With Margaret Mizushima
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? When I first started writing fiction, I tried writing several different genres—paranormal, romance, and historical. I even tried writing a medical thriller that was...
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Isabel Puddles by M.V. Byrne
Isabel sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we, the readers, can get to know her better. What is your full name?Isabel Margaret Peabody Puddles. How old are you?Age is just a number and mine’s unlisted. Let’s just say somewhere...
A Word With David Heska Wanbli Weiden
Why do you write the genre that you write?First of all, I love reading crime fiction! Ever since I was a small child and borrowing my father’s spy novels, I’ve been dedicated to the genre. Whether it’s the dark noir of Jim Thompson or the classic work of Chandler,...
Reviews
My Musing ~ NO BONES ABOUT IT by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend becomes a prime suspect in a recent murder, Emmy along with her friends are on the case. This story immediately captured my attention from the first page to its conclusion. The writing was crisp and the comfortable tone made it easy...
My Musing ~ Sifting Through Clues by Daryl Wood Gerber
Sifting Through Clues by Daryl Wood Gerber is the eighth book in the “Cookbook Nook” cozy culinary mystery series. Publisher: Beyond the Page, coming April 23, 2019. The Agatha Award–winning author of Wreath Between the Lines returns to the Cookbook Nook, where...
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My Musing ~ Stiff Penalty by Annelise Ryan
Stiff Penalty by Annelise Ryan is the sixth book in the “Mattie Winston” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, February 2015 Deputy coroner Mattie Winston knows a thing or two about dead bodies. That's why she's on the case of Derrick Ames, a high school math teacher...
My Musing ~ Tattered Legacy by Shannon Baker
Tattered Legacy by Shannon Baker is the third book in the “Nora Abbott” mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, March 2015 Nora Abbott risks her career at Loving Earth Trust on a film project to convince Congress to expand the Canyonlands National Park. But someone...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ IT’S NOT EVEN PAST by Anna Scotti
With a new publisher and a new introduction, it is my pleasure to present this updated cover with its new look and design, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 20, 2026 Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection Format: Print,...
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2026 Best Mystery Blog
dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 60 BEST MYSTERY BOOK BLOGS to follow on the internet in 2026! dru’s book musings placed 13th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs. dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 70 BEST...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
